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I Am 43. I Have 6 Kids and I Am Finally Going to Follow my Dream of Getting my Figure Back!
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I have always wanted to get a tummy tuck since my...
JdjonesAugust 11, 2014
$6,700
I have always wanted to get a tummy tuck since my last baby was born! I have given birth to 6 children(naturally) and my body never recovered after the last 3. My first 3 I was younger and my body bounced back because I was always so skinny. My last 3 I had at 37,38 &39 years old. The last 2 weighed 10lbs and 10lbs 7 oz. Needless to say, at that age and with such big babies...my body didn't bounce back. My husband always said exercise would take away the belly and never was in agreement with me for a tt. He just recently jumped on board with me and so I am jumping at the chance to do this before he changes his mind. I have my down payment paid, surgery date set, flight paid for and can't wait! I am scheduled for tt, lipo, belly button hernia repair, and breast augmentation! Yay for me! Now I just need to make my list of needs before I go! Any advise from those of you who've done this? What's the best cg and bras out there for me to buy? And how many of them? Lol
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August 12, 2014
You will be so happy with your results. He did my mommy makeover. I love the new me. I am one of Doctor Mel Ortega Barbie :)
August 12, 2014
Since you've had your surgery, and look awesome by the way, can you give me some advice on how many bras and compression garments I should have. I know these need to be changed for washing and also am looking for good styles and brands. Thanks for any help you can give. :)
August 13, 2014
I bought tummy only 2 gridle amazon brand Fajas and bought 6 sport bras from walmart. It came in a package of 2 of $12.99. That's all you need from my experience. I wore my gridle every day 24hrs a day since surgery. I only took it off 3 times when I went on the boat, at the beach and went out with my girlfriends
UPDATED FROM Jdjones
28 days pre
Recovery house
JdjonesAugust 18, 2014
Is there anyone that can tell me about the recovery house. I am going by myself and will be staying there. How is this recovery house? Anyone with helpful info?
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August 20, 2014
According to one of the lovely ladies at Spectrum Aesthetics, the recovery house is $500 for 4 nights and 5 day 2 meals a day with snacks in between any additional day is $100. Call them for any additional questions you might have =)
August 20, 2014
That's a lot cheaper then what I did. I stayed at the hotel for 12 days for $140 a day without food not including rental car. I know they pick you up from airport also
August 24, 2014
Call them and ask them to send it to you so you can decide what to do about your stay...
August 25, 2014
Yea call them and see about seeing some pics like ready4me2 said =) When you do get pics can you upload them so I can see the recovery as well. I got the info. but didn't ask about seeing pics of the place. Thank you both girls =)
August 26, 2014
I have...called and emailed! Nothing sent! If I do get pics I will share the pics! :)
August 26, 2014
They sent me pictures on the same day. Let me go back on my emails on my laptop to see if I can find it. It's a nice and clean place from the pictures they sent me. Maybe she is off today and will send you pictures tomorrow. .
August 26, 2014
Girl, I know that they have been extremely busy especially after seeing a lot of positive reviews from Dr. Ortegas work I'm sure their calls have been of the chain. Call and ask to speak to Vivian or leave her a voicemail she will return your call within the next day or two. Oh yea, Vivian is at Dr. O's own facility Spectrum Aesthetics. I don't know which location you are calling?
August 26, 2014
I have asked Karla several times on the phone and then I don't receive the email.... :(
August 26, 2014
Thank you! I just don't want to show up to the place and not have a clue what it is like!
August 26, 2014
Don't know what to tell ya chick other than to be patient and wait.=( I know it's so hard to wait however Ready did write a great review on the recovery house. Hopefully, she still has pics of the place and is able to upload them =) I'm sure its clean but wouldn't mind seeing pics either =)
September 1, 2014
They sent me pictures right away when I asked in June.. I wish i didnt deleted them argh
September 1, 2014
August 21, 2014
looks like we will be making this leap on the same day! Im excited for your journey. :)
August 26, 2014
I know the feeling. :) I slept only 4 hrs a day until my surgery. All I did was look at pictures after pictures on here and email people. Everyone was so helpful. That helps a lot
August 26, 2014
OMG- This RS is so addicting. lol Every since I realized that I am going to be able to make a deposit for my BBL within the next two weeks I've been on this site for every single day looking at before and after pics and reading reviews. This site is extremely helpful and makes you more excited about the procedure you are having done and it give you comfort with the decision we are making. Oh no- I can't imagine how worse I will get once I have made my deposit. Might be on this site 24/7 once I get the green light. lol
August 26, 2014
Same here....I can't stop reading everyone's experiences and checking out all the pics! Lots of endless hours on RS! Lol
August 25, 2014
Wow, with 6 kids your breast looks fantastic. I can't wait to see pictures of your new you. I am very excited for you. Your new body is going to be awesome. :)
August 26, 2014
Thanks. Somehow they didn't deflate and kept a decent shape. Maybe since I only breast fed 2 of the kids? I don't know. The boobs aren't much of a problem, it's the rest! Ugh..,Haha!
August 26, 2014
Lucky you :) Mine dropped to the ground.. Haahhaa Thank god for Dr. Ortega, he pulled those babies up to where it belong.
August 31, 2014
Agree! Your breasts look fab. That's why I asked if you were just getting a lift?
September 1, 2014
I was told a lift wasn't necessary that a small implant would fill out top where I feel it looks deflated.
UPDATED FROM Jdjones
19 days pre
Counting down the days!!
JdjonesAugust 27, 2014
Just 20 days left til surgery! I am so excited!! But then the next minute I freak out cuz I get nervous! I am preparing and slowly starting to pack. I worry most about what to wear on the plane after the surgery. I will be by myself and I want to be as comfortable as possible. Suggestions from anyone would be great!
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August 27, 2014
Wear lose comfortable clothes. I wore the same thing I wore when I arrived (shorts and button lose shirt). I put that outfit in a zip lock bag to make sure there's no cross contacts with blood. Yes, I am very couscous about stuff like that. I threw most of my clothes away and all my undies and tanks away. Like I said anything with blood on it. I throw out. I didn't want to bring any infections back to my kids. Don't want to take that chance. If you want you can ask dr to write you a note and they can get you a wheel chair at airport. I went home with the drains. When they searched me they didn't asked what's the drains was for. I took out the drain myself after 16 days. It was not painful at all. I was very scare about taking out my own drains before Miami trip, my client friend is a plastic surgery nurse she assured me it's very easy to do and very painless. Thank god I have her for advice.
August 27, 2014
Im feeling very similar; About 20 days left and freaking out 1/2 the time, anxious, scared...there is a calm that is here too because I am ready to feel better. I have not began to pack...I think I will make that my goal today..to at least make my list of what to take.
August 31, 2014
Hey fellow Chicago girl... So excited for you and thank you for sharing your journey here! This is all so exciting to me.
Have you had any success with finding a recovery house?
September 1, 2014
I didn't go to a recovery house. My hubby went with me. We stayed at Softeil Hotel and made a vacation out if my trip
September 1, 2014
Karla, my coordinator, is setting me up with the recovery house. She asked me to send flight tickets to confirm, which i did, and that was the last I've heard from her. 6 days ago.....
You are smart to jump on this while you have the chance. :)
Here's a list of recovery supplies that might come in handy for you.
Less than a month to go!